OUI CHERIE

Captain: Matt Talmage

CREW FOR OFF-SEASON DOWN ISLAND CHARTERS

Capt. Chistopher Yerkes

Captain Chis grew up in the Midwest where he spent most of his time diving, fishing, wakeboarding, and exploring the Great Lakes. He joined the United States Coast Guard where he captained search and rescue missions, while living in tropical Kauai, Hawaii. Most of his time was spent diving, surfing, volunteering in beach cleanups, and enjoying the pristine blue waters around the islands. It was in Hawaii that he learned to create his truly amazing specialty cocktails, that soon would become famous throughout the islands! His extensive knowledge and devotion for marine life is highly appreciated when spending time with the guests, as he shares interesting facts and his knowledge about local marine life and reefs. Chis moved back to the mainland where he settled in South Florida and met Caroline. They quickly realized their joint passion for the water and decided to purchase a catamaran and sail off into the sunset, starting in the Caribbean!

Caroline Panissaud

Caroline grew up in the South-West France where she developed an appetite for some of the best cuisine in the world. She learned to cook many traditional dishes at an early age while helping her grandmother in the kitchen. Looking to see more of the world, she moved to Australia, where her love for creating dishes continued to develop while working in a French restaurant and bakery in Sydney. “Down under” she discovered an enjoyment for snorkeling, while exploring the Great Barrier Reef. After a few years she relocated to the crystal blue waters of the Bahamas. While in Bahamian waters she spent time sailing in-between islands and enjoying all the Caribbean has to offer. She developed a respect for the ocean while helping to coordinate and participate in beach and ocean cleanups. Caroline finally settled down in South Florida where she learned different culinary technics thanks to a strong Latin American influence on the local food.